Prevention and Wellness

Who are we, exactly? 

For a long time, this age-old question has been holding a special place in the realms of philosophy and religion. However, science also has come up with an answer, though it may not be what you're expecting. 

Consider this: A 2016 study found that the number...

Have you ever been injured from playing tennis and wondered how you can avoid being injured in the future? Tennis can be both a low- and high- impact sport, which means that injuries may still occur. Check out the five most common injuries that affect tennis players.

1. Tennis elbow -...

If you start sneezing or coughing at the first signs of spring, you may have seasonal allergies. Depending on where you live, spring allergies can begin as early as February and last until the start of summer. Learn about over-the-counter treatments that can help you combat these allergies and make...

If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness resolutions - don't. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. 

Use our 12-month plan to improve your health each month.

• January. Set your goals. Take a look at your life. What's...

When it comes to losing weight, we've heard it all comes down to proper diet and exercise. But even if you're watching your weight and exercising on a regular basis, you could still have a hard time losing weight. If you're looking to get into shape then you may be...

As you or your loved one get older, falls may be something that you have to plan for. Falls happen for many reasons - stiff joints, vision changes, illness or a medication that affects balance. So what can you do to help put your mind at ease and help ensure...